Religion & Spirituality - 1 December 2006

Just looking at one that is claimed by many Christians as proof, Micah 5:2, I wonder.
It says: But thou, Beth-lehem Ephratah, though thou be little amon the thousands of Judah, yet out of thee shall he come forth unto me that is to be ruler in Israel; whose goings forth have been from of old, from everlasting.

The obvious question to me is this: When did Jesus ever rule over Israel? One might say that he shall, when he rules over the world, but then why didn't the prophesey say that he would rule over the world? Even if we accept this answer, isn't that a prophesey yet to be filled?

Just curious as to where others stand on this.

2006-12-01 15:26:00 · 20 answers · asked by Deirdre H 7

The message of Christ is not Christianity. The message of Christ is Christ. --Gary Amirault

To you, does it mean we should focus more on the message of Christ, and less on the religion?

Or, does it seem to say something else?

Personally, I liked it, and am curious to see if it speaks to Christians in a diffrent way than non-christians?

2006-12-01 15:25:49 · 23 answers · asked by sweetie_baby 6

The fact that truth is not relative?

Gravity is not relative. If you jump off a cliff expecting to fly; gravity and the ground will shatter that delusion

Electricity is not relative; if you put you hand in a live circuit, piercing heat and pain will bring you out of that miragge

forces of nature, not relative; go out in a storm (hurrican,tornadoe,flood ect.), and you'll quickly be woke from your fantasy.

Spiritual world, not relative;if you want to be ignorant of the devils devices,there's a good chance you'll be attacked or taken over by a foul spirit.

Jesus is no relative; if you get to the judgement without Christ in your heart; well, we can only say we told you so.

There's a lot of thing's relative to perception; like speed; but God is not one of those things.

Romans 10:3-For they being ignorant of God's righteousness, and going about to establish their own righteousness, have not submitted themselves unto the righteousness of God.

2006-12-01 15:24:15 · 13 answers · asked by Maurice H 6

"My Savior is not open-minded
He over-turns tables to prove a point"

Any ideas to make it better or, day I say, offer any other bumper-sticker ideas? 10 points to whoever sucks up the most. *grin*

2006-12-01 15:23:29 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

There have been hundreds if not thousands of other religions that believe they are equally right in their beliefs. Each Christian sect teaches different beliefs and means of attaining eternal salvation. There is no consenses nor is there ever likely to be. Is it possible you could be wrong?

2006-12-01 15:22:54 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-12-01 15:22:51 · 4 answers · asked by ? 1

2006-12-01 15:20:50 · 13 answers · asked by invincible 3

Is it one of God's punishment to human being for doing something bad in the past based on their karma.

2006-12-01 15:18:09 · 42 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-12-01 15:17:38 · 23 answers · asked by who are you 2

In your opinion, which religion's followers contradict the religion the most?

2006-12-01 15:16:51 · 15 answers · asked by Godpigeon 2

any experts out there?

2006-12-01 15:16:10 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

where is the land of Nod ? apparently this cain was sent there 4 killing abel? and there were people already living in this 'land of nod'?
LAND OF NOD ?? ALREADY PEOPLE THERE ?? LAND OF NOD ???

2006-12-01 15:16:06 · 4 answers · asked by crockoshithunter 1

is that true?

2006-12-01 15:15:29 · 4 answers · asked by ola k 1

He was the pastor of thousands. You would be hard pressed to find a more true believer.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ted_Haggard

2006-12-01 15:15:03 · 5 answers · asked by skeptic 6

is that true?

2006-12-01 15:14:58 · 8 answers · asked by ola k 1

I know that theres a few black muslims in africa, and dont even bother with "hispanics arent christians there catholic", cause its the same garbage if you believe in the myth of jesus your a christian. So why is that there all christians? They must have all really been brainwashed good

2006-12-01 15:14:35 · 13 answers · asked by SN 1

is that true?

2006-12-01 15:14:34 · 2 answers · asked by ola k 1

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sV-a1vmZ6y8

This is to be funny, but one wonders if this might actually work. I mean, the LBS church was built that way!

2006-12-01 15:13:39 · 7 answers · asked by STFU Dude 6

2006-12-01 15:13:37 · 7 answers · asked by Becca 6

is that true?

2006-12-01 15:13:23 · 8 answers · asked by ola k 1

Refreshing your memories, Gehazi was Elisha's servant present when Namaan was healed of leprosy.

2006-12-01 15:12:57 · 5 answers · asked by Lovin' Mary's Lamb 4

They Hated all the prophets. Because they told them what they "didn't" want
to hear!
And unbelievers and believers alike!
You're ALL in for a RUDE AWAKENING!

WATCHER

2006-12-01 15:12:38 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

do you believe in one or the other or both or not at all..........I need to hear from the people of this lonely blue ball floating in the universe........what do you think we are and why do you think we are here.......I innately ask questions and wonder about the universe......I know what I believe.....I want to know what all of you believe.

2006-12-01 15:12:15 · 10 answers · asked by truegrit 4

I am a believer in Christ; however, I think that many people have negatives views of Christians and church in general ... and I think there are a number of reasons why ... so please help me with my paper if you have time ... i would love input from all ... good or bad, whatever ... i wanna hear it! thanks! :)

2006-12-01 15:11:33 · 17 answers · asked by called*to*love 1

A "light atheism" and "heavy atheism"
B "black atheism" and "white atheism
C "strong atheism" and "weak atheism"
D "left atheism" and "right atheism"

2006-12-01 15:11:28 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

Is it a sin in Islam to own a dog?

2006-12-01 15:10:14 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

So, is he gother than you?
http://www.shanmonster.com/jesus/proof/

2006-12-01 15:09:59 · 9 answers · asked by Laptop Jesus 2.0 5

How do you know when you have truly forgiven someone for wronging and hurting you? Do you think we can ever truly forgive? Does forgiving mean forgetting?

2006-12-01 15:08:50 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

Catholics were specially chosen by Jesus. Let me explain my statement before I ask my question. Catholics are given the REAL presence of Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament. Other denominations do not have this. Jesus knows all things and our faith is a gift so, if our faith is a gift and Catholics receive his real presence and the other denominations do not, aren't we specially chosen to receive this gift of him in the Eucharist? Others could too if they were Catholic but they are not nor do they wish to be and he knows who will be Catholic and who will not be Catholic
so my question is this : If we have been given this much more than other denominations isn't more expected of us?

2006-12-01 15:08:27 · 20 answers · asked by Midge 7

This is a rhetoric question. I just hope that some people will see this and stop spelling God with a little "g".

2006-12-01 15:08:11 · 15 answers · asked by invincible 3